Project HSE Lead: Safety & Compliance Champion

Thehseleader; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Living allowances

Healthcare coverage

End of service benefits

Performance bonus

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

El Seif is seeking a Lead - HSE (Project) to ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental policies across project sites in Saudi Arabia. The role drives safety culture, conducts audits, and leads incident investigations to implement robust corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HSE experience, middle east exposure, and NEBOSH/IOSH/OHSA certifications, with strong English and MS Office skills. A focus on Saudia Saudization and integrated management systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level safety management degree or equivalent.
• NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely / OSHA certification.
• Minimum 7 years’ HSE experience in a comparable operation.
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suites.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (Arabic is a plus).
• Advanced in integrated management system.
• Advanced in occupational health and safety management.
• Proficient in management of waste and dangerous substances.
• Proficient in environmental impact.
• Advanced in risk assessment and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Support development of KSA national employees and Saudization targets.
• Uphold standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and governance.
• Facilitate adoption of ERP and systems in the function.
• Prepare and implement project Safety & Emergency Plan/Program.
• Conduct HSE orientation for new employees on projects.
• Review method statements and perform risk assessments.
• Ensure HSE compliance during site setup or mobilization.
• Monitor safety toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and training.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Schedule and conduct site emergency drills.
• Participate in Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and controls review.
• Review MSDS and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Ensure safe material handling and storage.
• Prepare HSE lessons learned reports.
• Conduct planned inspections to identify hazards and ensure controls.
• Prepare traffic plan at the site.
• Monitor waste management and disposal per safety plan.
• Identify field HSE procedures and permits for hazardous jobs.
• Conduct HSE audits and analyze trends.
• Manage team performance.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Risk assessment

Education

BA/ BSC/ Diploma in Safety Management

NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely / OSHA Certification

Tools

MS Office Suites

Job description

El Seif is seeking a Lead - HSE (Project) to ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental policies across project sites in Saudi Arabia. The role drives safety culture, conducts audits, and leads incident investigations to implement robust corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HSE experience, middle east exposure, and NEBOSH/IOSH/OHSA certifications, with strong English and MS Office skills. A focus on Saudia Saudization and integrated management systems is preferred.